U.S. DIESEL AVERAGE TOPS $5/GAL, RAISING COST PRESSURES ACROSS FREIGHT
Diesel’s jump above $5 per gallon adds inflationary pressure to truck-transported goods, with carriers and shippers bracing for near-term fuel surcharges and pricing ripple effects.
EIA FUEL UPDATE: NEXT WEEKLY DIESEL, GASOLINE BENCHMARKS DUE AS VOLATILITY PERSISTS
The Energy Information Administration’s weekly retail price benchmarks remain a key input for fuel surcharge programs as markets swing on geopolitical risk and refinery dynamics.
FMCSA REMOVES FOUR ELDs FROM APPROVED LIST; GRACE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 15
Carriers using the revoked ELDs were urged to transition to paper logs or compliant devices by mid-March; enforcement now resumes for record-of-duty violations tied to non-registered ELDs.
WYOMING’S I-80 CASTLE ROCK TUNNEL SHUTDOWNS TO BEGIN MARCH 23, TRAFFIC TO SHIFT
Westbound tunnel closures will route head-to-head traffic through the eastbound tube, adding delays on a critical east–west freight corridor; carriers should plan alternate timing or routes.
‘ROLLING CLOSURE’ ON WYOMING I-80 AFTER MULTIPLE CRASHES, HIGH WINDS
High winds and wrecks triggered intermittent closures on I-80, underscoring persistent late-season weather risks for truckers crossing the High Plains this month.
DHL EXTENDS CEO’S CONTRACT; U.S. TEAMSTERS AT DHL EXPRESS OK STRIKE AUTHORIZATION
DHL extended CEO Tobias Meyer’s term through 2031, while Teamsters at DHL Express authorized a strike if no deal is reached by March 31, heightening parcel-network labor risk in the U.S.
RECALL ROUNDUP: FORD, GM, INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FLAGGED FOR SAFETY FIXES
New NHTSA filings cite engine stall and other risks for certain commercial models; fleets should verify VINs and schedule dealer remedies to avoid downtime and compliance exposure.
MACK UNVEILS REDESIGNED GRANITE, ALL-NEW KEYSTONE FOR VOCATIONAL HAULING
The refreshed Granite and new Keystone target on/off-road jobs with higher-efficiency powertrains, upfit-friendly electronics, and durability upgrades ahead of upcoming emissions rules.
KENWORTH DEBUTS C580 EXTREME-DUTY TRUCK FOR TOUGHEST APPLICATIONS
The next-gen C580 brings modern cab tech, ADAS options, and robust driveline configurations to heavy vocational work where reliability and serviceability drive lifecycle value.
CALIFORNIA CANCELS ~13,000 NON-DOMICILED CDLs AFTER FEDERAL ACTION, DMV SAYS
Following federal requirements, California DMV canceled thousands of non-domiciled CDLs effective March 6, impacting driver availability and carrier compliance workflows in the state.
ITS LOGISTICS: GEOPOLITICS, THEFT RISK DISRUPT U.S. PORT/RAIL FLOWS IN MARCH OUTLOOK
Shifting tariff policy and Middle East conflict are reshaping ocean and inland networks, with cargo theft trends adding inland risk; sourcing diversification toward India and Southeast Asia continues.
COLLIERS: SUPPLY CHAIN REAL ESTATE DEMAND HOLDS IN KEY HUBS; UTILIZATION REMAINS HIGH
The March 2026 snapshot highlights elevated utilization and resilient demand in core logistics markets, with network optimization and nearshoring influencing site selection and lease terms.
COLORADO REMINDS TRUCKERS OF ‘MUST CARRY’ CHAIN LAW AS LATE-SEASON SNOW LINGERS
CDOT reiterates winter chain requirements for CMVs on I-70 and other corridors; carriers should ensure equipment and driver readiness as mountain weather remains active into spring.
FMCSA, CVSA POST UPDATED ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ENFORCEMENT FAQS
Fresh guidance clarifies how inspectors assess English proficiency during roadside encounters and audits, with carriers urged to review training and documentation practices.
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